The Cloud Feather of the Red Chamber: A Marriage Arranged with Gong Yuanzheng at the Start

At the same time, Gong Zishang was also alarmed by Wang Xifeng's methods.

But are a few words of gossip from the maids really worth taking someone's life?

She originally thought that cutting off someone's tongue and kicking them out of the manor was cruel enough, but this was even crueler, taking their life directly.

Over the past decade, she, Gong Yuanzheng, and the other young masters of the Gong family have all been gossiped about by the servants of the Gong family.

If Feng Lazi were to follow her methods, I'm afraid all the servants in the palace would have to be replaced.

Gong Zishang's gaze fell on Jia Min, this Madam Lin who was always gentle and kind.

She was also Feng Lazi's elder; if she spoke up, perhaps the lives of these young maids could be saved.

Jia Min smiled and nodded, completely unaffected by the cries of the surrounding maids.

"Chain Second Wife, let's go."

Wang Xifeng smiled and said, "Aunt, the eldest son's residence is quite far from here. I have already arranged for a sedan chair. You and my cousin can take that sedan chair there."

As soon as she finished speaking, the head maid broke free from her restraints and lunged towards Lin Qingyue.

"Miss, you are the kindest of all! Please save us, please save us!"

Before he could even get close to Lin Qingyue, Gong Yuanzheng kicked him away with a cold face, sending him crashing heavily to the ground.

The person was convulsing on the ground, blood flowing from their mouth and nose; it was clear they wouldn't survive.

Gong Yuanzheng stood in front of Lin Qingyue, blocking her view completely, and stared coldly at the group of maids.

If he weren't here today, that maid would definitely have pounced on Yue'er.

On such a hard stone road, Yue'er will definitely get hurt.

There was a moment of silence, then another maid called out loudly.

"Grandma, help! Grandma, help!"

Wang Xifeng glared at her, and immediately an old woman stepped forward and slapped the little maid hard across the face.

"You despicable thing! Try yelling again!"

Lin Qingyue's face paled slightly, but she didn't say anything to stop it. She just turned her head away and didn't look at her again.

Having lived in ancient times for so long, this was the first time she had ever encountered someone beating a servant to death.

The Lin family has strict family rules, and the servants are cautious in their words and deeds, strictly abide by the rules, and there has never been a case of them gossiping about their masters or guests behind their backs.

At the palace gates, Gong Yuanzheng protected her so well that she was never allowed to see even a trace of blood.

Before coming to see her, he would always wash and bathe after interrogating Wufeng.

Although beating someone to death is indeed extremely cruel.

But this is the Jia family, and Wang Xifeng is the eldest daughter-in-law of the eldest branch. As a guest, she has no right to tell her how to punish the servants.

Furthermore, the fact that these maids from the second wife's household said these things on their usual route must have been at someone's behest.

No matter who is behind them, no matter what their purpose is, only the death of these maids can deter the person behind them.

Wang Xifeng laughed in anger, "Gag them and drag them away!"

As soon as she finished speaking, several old women and servants stepped forward, gagged the maid, and dragged her away.

Even the bloodstains on the bluestone slab, including that of the half-dead maid, were immediately washed by a servant carrying water.

Seeing that her subordinates were all working quickly, Wang Xifeng's expression softened. She turned to Lin Qingyue and apologized sincerely.

“Sister Lin, it was my oversight that this lowly scoundrel disturbed you.”

Lin Qingyue smiled faintly, "I'm fine, Sister Feng."

Gong Yuanzheng's face was extremely ugly, and the slight liking he had felt for Wang Xifeng earlier had vanished without a trace.

Jia Min glanced at Lin Qingyue and sighed inwardly. Yue'er had been raised too kindly by the couple. But thankfully, her son-in-law was ruthless.

She glanced again at the fading bloodstains on the ground, then looked at Wang Xifeng. Jia Min's smile remained, and she said meaningfully:

"As the mistress of the house, I naturally need to have some ruthless methods. These disrespectful maids and servants should be severely punished."

"Second daughter-in-law of Lian, you still need to properly regulate the Jia family. You must know that without rules, there can be no order."

Wang Xifeng, being an extremely clever person, immediately understood Jia Min's meaning, and her smile deepened. "My niece-in-law has learned a lot."

He turned to Ping'er and instructed her, "You will personally oversee the execution. No one can beg for mercy."

"See which individuals went to fetch reinforcements, and know what to do next. I don't need to give you any instructions, do I?"

As Wang Xifeng's head maid who accompanied her in her dowry, Ping'er naturally understood her methods. After bowing, she walked towards the group of people.

Lin Qingyue naturally understood the meaning behind Jia Min's words.

Gong Shangjiao is not yet married, and Gong Zishang is currently busy with the affairs of the firearms camp.

For the time being, she and Gong Yuanzheng are managing the palace affairs.

In the martial arts world and the imperial court, countless people wanted to sneak into the palace to gather information.

The Lin family can help teach the palace guards and servants some common sense about the outside world, but her methods should naturally be more forceful.

Outside the painting, the men might not quite understand Jia Min's words, but Gong Zishang seemed to have a sudden realization.

"Without rules, nothing can be accomplished," Gong Zishang murmured to himself.

Gong Yuanzheng, Xue Chongzi, and Xue Gongzi all turned their gazes to Gong Zishang at the same time.

Young Master Xue was so startled that he dropped all the melon seeds on the ground. "Zhi...Zhi Ren, you don't want to end up like that...Miss Feng, do you?"

Gong Zishang smiled and glanced at him sideways, her expression possessing a unique beauty.

"What are you thinking about, Xiaoxue? The palace gates aren't like those of royalty and nobility. How can they be like them?"

Just as Xue Gongzi breathed a sigh of relief, he heard Gong Zishang speak again.

"However, the rules at the palace gates are too lax and need to be properly enforced."

The heart that had just settled down for Young Master Xue immediately jumped again.

It was indeed not close to where Jia She lived; it took almost a quarter of an hour to get there.

Looking at the courtyard separated by the garden, and then at the incredibly simple houses compared to Rongxi Hall, Jia Min's face turned somewhat grim.

For the heir of a noble family to live in a place like this, Mother must be senile!

"The new emperor has been enthroned, and your master hasn't mentioned moving yet?"

Jia She didn't mention it, but Jia Lian did, only to be shut down by Jia She's comment that the time wasn't right.

Wang Xifeng was curious to know when it would be time to move. Living in this secluded courtyard was not only small, but also inconvenient to go anywhere.

Unfortunately, Jia Lian was too cowardly; he only asked his father one question before daring not to ask any more.

As a daughter-in-law, it wouldn't be appropriate for her to urge her father-in-law to move.

Remembering the plaque at the entrance that hadn't been replaced yet, Jia Min suddenly realized that her older brother was planning something big.

After thinking it through, Jia Min stopped worrying and followed Wang Xifeng into the courtyard.

From afar, a middle-aged man could be seen standing under the corridor. His hair and beard were all white, and his face was weathered. When he saw Jia Min, his smile was melancholy and nostalgic.

"Min'er, you've finally arrived. It's been more than ten years since we last met."